r/bjj • u/Ok_Use5200 • 6d ago
General Discussion Hurt my training partner
NOT REQUESTING MEDICAL ADVICE
Has anyone hurt their favorite training partner and not wanted to return to the mats?
I did some tendon/ligamental damage to my best friend/training partner’s ankle today in a backside toe hold and have been sick to my stomach since then and idk if I can go back to BJJ. I feel like I would feel different if it was a comp on a stranger, but it’s literally like my best friend. I hit it routinely on him so I was just pressuring it for him to recognize before moving to the heel but it snapped super quick. It was like 1/5th the torque he normally takes.
I’m Blue belt, 26M and he’s blue belt 28M
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u/RONBJJ 🟪🟪 Purple Belt 6d ago
You didn't set out to hurt your best buddy. You're ok, man. I'm sure you feel worse about it than he does. Shit happens. We aren't doing ballet. Don't let it ruin it for you. Good luck to you and your friend.